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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 481.77, 722.30 and 432.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 481.77, 722.30 and 432.88 is: 649.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    481.77 : 722.30 = 432.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    481.77/722.30 = 432.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    481.77x = 722.30 × 432.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    481.77x = 312,669.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,669.82/481.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.00

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